In a more glamorous previous life, a magazine editor once asked me why Alex Shulman always looked so unkempt. I defended the British Vogue boss, saying I admired her relaxed approach and easy style. And the fact that she hasn't had any cosmetic work done. Not as uptight as Anna Wintour or as rock and roll as a French Vogue editrix, there's something very healthy about 54-year-old Shulman's image and attitude:
'I've got to the point where I don't judge myself on my appearance because that way madness lies. I know so many people who are upset about not looking as good as they used to but you've got to realise that's what happens and find something else to be interested in.'
Amen to that.
Photo: Vogue
Quote: FT
Hurrah. She seems like a very sane person.
ReplyDeleteYeah for Alex Shulman, she seems like a likeable human being, I always thought that too about Liz Tilberis her predecessor.
ReplyDeleteYes! It's why I love to pick up British Vogue whenever I'm over there -- such a different magazine, so much more realistic, more joie de vivre imho.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed watching her being interviewed on BBC Breakfast the other day, she seemed very down-to-earth and extremely likeable.
ReplyDeleteshe is REAL!! we need to see more REAL in our lives. Thanks for this post I needed the reminder to be kinder to myself...xo HHL
ReplyDeleteLOVE this quote - she seems so normal and well-balanced!
ReplyDeleteAgreed : ).
ReplyDeleteI think she's so lovely and real. Also the British Vogue is my favorite one. I live in the US, and have a hard time finding it, thinking of subscribing. I've always though British style equals, if not excels the French!
ReplyDeleteWhat a refreshing point of view, fabulous!xx
ReplyDeleteI agree with Kathy Peck-- Ms Shulman looks lovely and real. And her attitude is the most modern one-- I think (I hope) we are moving to a more realistic approach to life.
ReplyDeletei'm so tired of women bashing other women! she is comfortable in her own skin and that is beautiful. xo
ReplyDeleteI agree with her perspective and love her necklace!
ReplyDeleteSuch a brilliant quote, she's an inspiration!
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How refreshing...I've sat next to her in a London restaurant...she's very pretty...love her attitude!
ReplyDeleteGreat post.
Catherine
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Is this photo an example of her looking "unkempt?" Whomever uttered that gem should spend an early morning at my house if they want to see what unkempt really looks like....
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